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Seale, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36875

Russell County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,622
13/sq mi
$55,896
Median income
$186,200
Median home value
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Seale pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36875 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36875 covers 363.9 square miles in Seale, Russell County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,622 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36875 reports a modest median household income of $55,896 (8% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $29,744. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. Housing costs here run $186,200 for a typical home value (5% above the state average), with rent averaging $680 a month; 78.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is -. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Russell County, so you can benchmark 36875 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 36875

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seale, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36875.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36875, Seale, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,622

Population

363.9

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36875?

43.9

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 67.5%
African American 25.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$55,896

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$29,744

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 36875 ranks nationally

Seale, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$55,896 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,960

Total Housing Units

1,688

Occupied Units

272

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.6%
Renter 21.4%

$186,200

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$680

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+11.8%

YoY Change (2024)

219

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+119%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36875 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +5.9% 140
2020 -8.7% 128
2021 +13.9% 145
2022 +11.8% 163
2024 – 219

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 36875, employing approximately 120 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,206,000.

33

Businesses

120

Employees

$4.2M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 30.3%
Other services (except public administration) 9 27.3%
Retail trade 5 15.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 36875 vs 36858 →

ZIP 36875 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36875 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
36858 Hatchechubbee, AL 441 8.7 mi
36869 Phenix City, AL 18,751 8.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Russell County

36867 standard
Phenix City, AL
Pop: 22,210
36869 standard
Phenix City, AL
Pop: 18,751
36856 standard
Fort Mitchell, AL
Pop: 3,719
36860 standard
Hurtsboro, AL
Pop: 1,580
36871 standard
Pittsview, AL
Pop: 1,277
36858 standard
Hatchechubbee, AL
Pop: 441

Related Areas

Russell County Seale, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36875 in? ▼
ZIP code 36875 (Seale) is located in Russell County, Alabama. Russell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/russell-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36875? ▼
ZIP code 36875 in Seale, AL has a population of 4,622 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36875? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36875 is $55,896, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36875? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36875 is $186,200, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36875? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36875 is White at 67.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36875? ▼
ZIP code 36875 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 120 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36875? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36875 are: Construction (10), Other services (except public administration) (9), Retail trade (5). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36875? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36875 increased by 11.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36875? ▼
In ZIP code 36875, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36875? ▼
In ZIP code 36875, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36875? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36875 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.